STEM Storylines breathe new life into existing science project materials
If there’s one thing education professionals can count on, it’s that educational standards and practices will continue to evolve over time as new research becomes [...]
Congratulations regional Poetry Out Loud winners
Winners: Yeshi Berry of Vancouver School of Arts (left) and Amy Eells of Battle Ground High School (right) ESD 112 held its [...]
Climate Justice League supports teachers in bringing climate science education to the classroom
It’s a delicate, yet important educational recipe. When imaginative curriculum, mandatory standards and critical areas of focus are combined, the outcome can be a delightful [...]
Marilyn Koenninger retires from ESD 112 board after 31 years of service
Marilyn Koenninger “If it’s good for kids, then it’s good for us,” is a motto long-time ESD 112 Board Member Marilyn Koenninger has [...]
ESD 112, WSUV partner to teach computer science concepts to pre-service teachers
What comes to mind when you think of computer science? Perhaps you think it is something only software engineers or IT departments think or care [...]
State Representative Senn visits ECE child care centers in Vancouver
Washington State Representative Tana Senn recently spent two days visiting with our region’s littlest learners and Early Care and Education (ECE) providers. In addition to [...]
Youth leaders train peers to ‘Use Your Voice’ for legislative change
The past several years have seen an upward trend in youth civic engagement, and that certainly appears to be the case here in Southwest Washington. [...]
New social emotional curriculum improves student connection and classroom behavior
We’re all familiar with the typical subjects taught in elementary school classrooms…there’s reading, writing, math, and science. And, of course, the breaks kids get for [...]
District education leaders gather to share 2020 priorities with WA legislators
On Friday, November 15, more than 60 education leaders and eight Washington State legislators attended the ESD 112 Legislative Forum. The forum offers school district [...]
“Real Heroes” of the public ed system recognized by local nonprofit
Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes, especially when it comes to the local public education system. Teachers, parents, school staff and community members [...]
ESDs help answer the age-old question: What is the difference between a bond and a levy?
There’s no doubt about it. School funding in the state of Washington has become increasingly complicated in the last few years. But whether you’re [...]
Carbon monoxide: the invisible killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that often goes undetected, striking victims at home and at work. At work sites all internal combustion [...]
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